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Ben Franklin TechCelerator

domainBen Franklin TechCeleratorverifiedVerified · Sep 21
Funding / Offer
Up to $15,000 pitch awards
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Duration
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Funding
Up to $15,000 pitch awards
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Competitive

infoAbout this program

Free eight-week virtual business accelerator for Erie County, PA entrepreneurs (service, retail, small manufacturing, tech). Culminates in a pitch competition awarding up to $15,000. Recurring cohorts; check the official page for the next application window.

inventory_2What's Included

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Investment

Up to $15,000 pitch awards

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Equity

See program

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Duration

Varies

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Program

Ben Franklin TechCelerator

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Type

Accelerator

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circleEarly Stage
  • check_circleFocus: Startups
  • check_circleLocation: US
  • check_circleRegion: US

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4 steps
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    Review Ben Franklin TechCelerator eligibility (Early Stage; focus: Startups).

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    Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.

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    Submit via https://cnp.benfranklin.org/programs-resources/techcelerator/.

  4. 4

    Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.

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#Accelerators#Startups#Startups#US#Accelerator